Lyal Strickland

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WRITER · MUSICIAN · SINGER · PERFORMER SONGWRITER - For more than ten years, Lyal Strickland has been writing songs, lots of them. Five cds of songs inspired by the world around him. Whether the melodies are catchy or haunting, the lyrics light-hearted or serious, the songs are fresh and familiar at the same time. Able to catch a glimpse of life and all it’s realities, up, down and somewhere in between. MUSICIAN - He plays a little bit of everything, but you’ll be hearing the amazing guitar and harmonica licks that captivate audiences wherever he plays. He’s next to magical on guitar, from powerful leads to melodic finger picking. You never know what’s coming, but you’ll want to hear more. SINGER – Lyal brings a sensitivity & honesty to his songs, delivering the message with an emotional confidence that comes from deep within. Sometimes raucous and rowdy, often gentle and poignant, …always engaging. PERFORMER - As a working musician Lyal’s managed to carve out a niche playing high profile clubs and events with his original songs; no small accomplishment. A long time favorite in his native Ozarks, Lyal has developed a strong regional following, appearing often in Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Columbia, Fayetteville, and many points along the way. Lyal began his musical quest like many others, signing up for sixth grade band and waiting in line for his leased clarinet. From there he quickly moved on to bass and acoustic guitar, began writing songs, and by the t

top songs

albums

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Balanced on Barbed Wire

Preservation

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Wellfed & Highstrung (Live)

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Paved from Here to Heaven

So Many Incidents

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Covered up (Live)

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Wellfed & Highstrung

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Goodbyes Last Forever

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O Arkansas (Live from the Gillioz Theatre)

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Ghost Light at the Gillioz

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Good Ol Boy (Gettin' tough) [feat. Tyler Blair]

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Do It with Candor

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